Food For Thought

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The Truth About Juice—and the Post-Holiday Cleanse

Eric Baron, 11/29/2014

Hopefully you were able to try out some low-cal, nutrient-rich recipes this year—but even with the best of intentions and a healthy holiday spread, we often succumb to surrounding temptation or overindulge in the less healthy items that sneak their way...

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are a great time to find healthy gifts

Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Healthy Gifts for Thought

Lauren Wagner, 11/26/2014

Black Friday is around the corner with Cyber Monday right on its tail. Here are our top five holiday gifts to get for your Nutritarian chef at home!

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The Thanksgiving Dilemma: How to Portion Control?

Kate Glover, 11/25/2014

It’s that time of year again. Time for family, friends, giving thanks, and, for some of us, eating our way into a food coma!It’s especially difficult if you’re thinking about health in terms of portion size. So what can you do?

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How to Make a Healthy Thanksgiving

Lauren Wagner, Eric Baron, 11/18/2014

It is a day of thanks and abundance; however, that turkey dinner can rack up those calories! Want to keep healthy this Thanksgiving? Here is our holiday menu for the occasion.

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Why I Tell People I’m Vegan

Eric Baron, 11/11/2014

Are you vegan or vegetarian? Flexitarian or pescetarian? Sometimes it's tough to explain your diet and your choices, even to your friends! Here is a take from one of our HFN bloggers.

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Food as Medicine

Kayla Sheely, 11/10/2014

Ever considered what way was best to heal certain everyday problems? Here are some natural medicinal plants to aid every day living.

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Chocolate: Okay or Not Okay?

Kate Glover, 11/03/2014

With all of the chocolate Halloween candy parading around lately, just begging you to indulge in its creamy goodness, you might be asking yourself, “Is it really that bad if I have a little?” Here are some facts to help!

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Happy Healthy Halloween

Lauren Wagner, 10/27/2014

The holidays are approaching fast. With so many tempting “bad” foods, how can you stay healthy? Here is a breakfast and dinner menu from our recipe list to get you through Halloween.

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Five Spices That Make All the Difference

Eric Baron, 06/17/2014

Spice up your life! The seasonings make the dish.

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Don't Forget a Grain!

Emily Ambrosio, 06/05/2014

Whole grains are essential to a nutritious living. Learn more about how to add them into your diet.

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